Sugar Free Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This recipe has surprised me in it’s popularity. I guess that we are all looking to have our cake and enjoy it too. Right?

Because I have had many people tell me that they liked my recipe for Sugar Free Buttercream frosting, I thought that I would post this recipe.
That is a good thing as I like to hear how my recipes are working for folks. This recipe for frosting allows those of us who want a delicious frosting for our cakes without all of that sugar. This is a recipe for chocolate buttercream frosting that has no added sugar.

People ask me for a chocolate version of my sugar free butter cream icing.
This recipe for Sugar Free Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is a way to top a cupcake or cake without adding a lot of extra sugar. This frosting is simple to make.

Buttercream frosting recipes call for confectioners sugar. The easy fix for this is to use in this recipe.
I use No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated + cornstarch.

Whipping cream is also needed in a buttercream frosting recipe.
I am not a fan of the full-fat cream that is usually used because of the high amount of fat. Fat-free half-and-half or 1% milk can be used in the same amount. As with many of my recipes, I would rather use Greek Yogurt. Therefore, you could use Greek Yogurt in this recipe too. Due to fat and consistency, Greek yogurt should be used in a higher fat variety. You could also combine the yogurt with a 1% milk to maintain the consistency that is close to the regular buttercream icing consistency. If you can tolerate the difference in taste and consistency, by all means stick to your Greek Yogurt as is.

Alternative ways to enjoy that butter cream icing without all of the sugar

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Splenda or similar sugar alternative (equivelent amounts)

6 tablespoons corn starch

1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa

1 cup softened butter

1/4 cup Whipping Cream or Greek Yogurt

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Use an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Start by blending together the sugar alternative, cornstarch,cocoa and butter on low until somewhat creamy.

Add to the mixing bowl, the remaining ingredients and increase the speed of your mixer. Mix for 5-6 minutes or until you reach your intended consistency.You can use a hand mixer for this but, and electric mixer will be a bit easier for you.

Details

Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: Total time: 15 mins Yield: 10-12 servings depending on what you are using it for

Rather than making this recipe full chocolate, you could probably try this idea.
Add 1 teaspoon of coffee granules for 1 tsp of cocoa. This substitution will give a special taste to the frosting. The taste is almost as good and maybe even a bit better.

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I’m sorry, but this recipe didn’t work for me at all. The texture of the frosting was grainy, and it was far too stiff to be spreadable. The photo looked so promising – dark and smooth and glossy, which was exactly what I wanted. The finished product was pale and dull and coarse. I’m really disappointed. Also, I don’t understand why web designers use gray instead of black for the text. This is about the palest I’ve ever seen, and it makes it difficult to read both on the screen and when printed.

Hi.
I am wondering what kind of adjustments we can make to your frosting. Sometimes we can add additional ingredients to balance out texture or try not to over mix. Thanks for the feedback on the fonts. thanks for visiting!

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I am a Reformed Sugar Addict turned author and restaurant owner.This is where I share my sugar free alternatives to some of my favorite recipes. I also share some other amazing recipes that are worth sharing.
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